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Flood Warning
ActiveSandoval, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Jemez River Above Jemez Pueblo affecting Sandoval County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Jemez River above Jemez Pueblo.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Between 7 and 8 feet multiple locations along highway 4 between San Ysidro and Jemez Springs will see water crossing the road from tributaries and low water crossing points. The Wastewater Treatment plant 1 mile downstream of Jemez Springs can be impacted between 7 and 7.7 feet. Water will be on Highway 4 at mile marker 1, 2 and 13. Homes near the river in San Ysidro could be impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM MST Monday the stage was 5.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0 feet late this morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1 feet on 08/04/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM MST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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